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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,284.72, 377,133.52 and 152,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,284.72, 377,133.52 and 152,433.80 is: 210,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,284.72 : 377,133.52 = 152,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,284.72/377,133.52 = 152,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,284.72x = 377,133.52 × 152,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,284.72x = 57,487,895,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,487,895,560.98/273,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,358.98

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